Tag: AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina
Presidency tackles AfDB’s Adesina on Nigeria’s GDP per capita figures
While countering the claim of Adesina, the presidency noted in the statement that available data indicated that Nigeria's GDP was…
Tinubu delivers verdict on AfDB’s Akinwumi Adesina
Tinubu's 65th birthday message to Adesina signed by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, highlighted the AfDB's president's contributions to sustainable development…
Adesina: Criminal economy ending real economy of Nigeria
Adesina said this while raising concerns about the rising poverty levels in Nigeria while speaking during the 90th birthday lecture…
Adesina receives NiDCOM Global Icon Award
Often described as “Africa’s Optimist-in-Chief”, Adesina is widely lauded for his visionary leadership and passion for Africa’s transformation. His bold…
Tinubu’s bold initiatives repositioned Nigerian economy in 3 weeks – Dr. Adesina
“No bird can fly with its wings tied behind. All those steps are signals investors like.’’
Akinwumi Adesina strikes again
Anytime he traverses the land, air or sea like a troubadour, he must bring good tidings. Each time the Nigerian…
Group wants AfDB’s Adesina dragged into presidential race
“Adesina has become a national and global influencer of our time whose global achievements, awards and recognitions had become a…
Omicron: Adesina slams travel ban on African countries
Adesina condemned the ban on Twitter and urged the western countries to lift it.
Nigeria needs to invest in its youth to succeed: Adesina
AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina has made a case for more investment in Nigeria's youth, saying it is the key to…
AfDB invests $16b in West Africa: Adesina
The Abidjan based African Development Bank(AfDB) had so far invested $16 billion in West Africa, its president Akinwumi Adesina said…
Adesina, others call for US intervention in ending global hunger
The 2017 winner of the World Food Prize and current President of African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, alongside other…
Akinwumi Adesina named champion of Africa’s Great Green Wall
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has been announced as a champion of Africa’s Great Green Wall (GGW) initiative.
Buhari salutes AfDB president Adesina, says he deserves it
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, on his re-election for a…
Adesina re-elected AfDB President
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has won re-election, unopposed, for a second five-year term.
Buhari rejoices with Adesina after cleared by AfDB panel
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, following his exoneration by…
AfDB probe: Panel clears Adesina of all allegations
An independent panel of experts, headed by former Irish President Mary Robinson, has cleared Akinwumi Adesina, leader of the African…
Ikpeazu seeks AfDB investment in Abia
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has met with African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire to discuss investment in…
Adesina wins 2019 African of the year award
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB) has won 2019 African of the Year Award by African…
Adesina wins African of the Year award
African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina received the African of the Year Award from the All Africa Business Leaders…
$600m loan for Ghana to boost cocoa products
African Development Bank, Credit Suisse, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Ghana Cocoa Board have signed a $600 million…